Khanabal Killings: ‘Without listening my story was made scapegoat: Police officer
Srinagar, Feb 21, CNS: Deputy Superintendent of Police—Noor-ul-Hassan Parray whose role is being investigated for his alleged role in the killing of two youths in the firing by government forces at Khanabal in Anantnag district in 2010 Thursday said that he was being made scapegoat while the facts related to incident remained ‘misrepresented, unprecedented and willfully overlooked […]
Forces attacking Kashmiris working under the patronage of Central Govt: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Feb 21, Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday castigated Government of India for being mute over the repeated attacks on Kashmiris in different parts of India. He said that even those who grace constitutional positions spew venom against people of Kashmir. While addressing a press conference here in Kashmir capital Srinagar, Omar Abdullah said […]
Government downgrades and withdraws the security of all 18 Hurriyat leaders and 155 other political persons
Jammu, Feb. 20, 2019 : In a major step today, the Government of Jammu & Kashmir downgraded and withdrew the security of 18 Hurriyat leaders in the state. According to the spokesperson of Home Department, it was felt that providing security to these separatist leaders is a wastage of scarce state resources which could be […]
JKEDI trains 79 youth for self-employment
PAMPORE, FEBRUARY 20: A batch of 79 aspiring entrepreneurs including eight females Wednesday completed their training from Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), Pampore at the conclusion of three-week Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP). The candidates were trained for self-employment at the institute’s Pampore campus under Himayat self-employment scheme from January 28 to February 19, […]
ICPS Establishes Help Desk for abandoned, unwanted babies at Lal Ded
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 20: Chairman of Juvenile Justice Board and Selection Cum Over Sight Committee, Justice (Retd) Hassnain Masoodi on Wednesday inaugurated help desk and launched helpline number of Integrated Child Protection Society (ICPS), Jammu and Kashmir Social Welfare Department for abandoned, unwanted, shelter less babies at premier maternity hospital, Lala Ded, here. In the wake […]
Inclement weather: Winter vacations in Kashmir colleges extended up to Feb 22
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 20: In view of the inclement weather conditions, the Divisional administration in Kashmir has ordered further extension in winter vacations in colleges across the division. Divisional Commissioner Baseer Ahmad Khan said all colleges across the Kashmir division scheduled to reopen tomorrow after winter vacations will now reopen on Saturday February 23. He said […]
Non-locals protest in Srinagar against attacks on Kashmiris in their states
Srinagar, Feb 20, Scores of non-locals doing business in Kashmir Wednesday staged a protest against the harassment and attacks on Kashmiris in different parts of India. A large number of non-locals assembled at Hari Singh High Street and raised slogans against miscreants attacking Kashmiri people in various parts of India. They demanded the safety of […]
Anger simmering in Valley over attacks on Kashmiris outside
Srinagar, Feb 20,: Anger is simmering among people of Kashmir after the repeated assaults on Kashmiris in different parts of India. A number of videos showing how people from Kashmir are being assaulted have gone viral. The latest one is of a local Javaid Ahmed Khan from Soibugh Budgam who had been mercilessly thrashed by […]
Pakistan’s envoy briefs UN Chief on latest situation in Kashmir
United Nation, Feb 20: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Maleeha Lodhi called on UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres at the United Nations on Wednesday. During the meeting, she briefed the Secretary General about latest developments and the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Maleeha Lodhi asked the Secretary General to play a role […]
SHRC issues notice to Commissioner Secretary Home, others over harassment of Kashmiri students outside Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 19, CNS: State Human Rights Commission on Tuesday issued a notice to commissioner secretary Home. Chief secretary DGP police JK Divisional commissioner KMR to submit the detailed compliance report before the commission regarding the safety of students and people of Kashmir outside the state. The notice was issued by SHRC chairperson Rtd justice […]